Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

Lat: 38.97°NLon: 104.82°WElev: 6572ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 20 May 10:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Pikes Peak Summit CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph.
Memorial Day
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Pikes Peak Summit CO
 38.86°N 105.05°W (Elev. 11319 ft)
8:51 pm MDT May 20, 2026
11pm MDT May 20, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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